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Dear Caterpillar Time takes on new meaning when you have a child. It becomes both fast and slow in almost equal measure.  When I look at your beautiful newborn baby pictures and then glance up…

Posted in Motherhood, Relationships 3 Comments April 27, 2017April 18, 2017 by Laura

Magformers Review

I mentioned this awesome construction toy during my post – Six Creative & Educational Preschooler Gift Ideas – but Caterpillar and I love it so much we feel it deserves a review all of it’s…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Learning, Motherhood, Reviews 0 comments April 20, 2017April 18, 2017 by Laura

There’s Always Something New To Learn About Anxiety

Every time I’ve struggled with anxiety I’ve ended up realising that it’s actually a learning experience. This doesn’t mean I enjoy it, believe me – I wouldn’t wish these experiences on anyone. However, I can’t…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 6 Comments April 17, 2017April 18, 2017 by Laura

Creative Kids: Peek-A-Boo Family Apple Tree (Plus Free Printable!)

Such a fun, adorable idea from this week’s Creative Kids guest blogger, Lauren from Sophie’s Nursery.   This super “Peek-A-Boo Family Tree” is a delightful game for young children who are learning their family & friends names…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Lifestyle, Motherhood 0 comments April 4, 2017April 3, 2017 by Laura

Creative Kids: Waste Not! – How To Turn Your Child’s Mess into a Masterpiece

This week’s Creative Kids guest blogger is the incredibly gifted Tanya Mariadross. Kids. Messy little blighters, aren’t they? I feel like I spend about 95% of my time cleaning up after my 10 month and 2…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Lifestyle, Motherhood 3 Comments February 28, 2017February 27, 2017 by Laura

Creative Kids: Goodnight Spaceman Activities

Thanks so much to everyone who read and shared Colleen’s post from last week.  Caterpillar and I are huge book lovers, as you know, so I’m really excited to be sharing this week’s post from…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Motherhood 0 comments February 21, 2017February 20, 2017 by Laura

Overcoming Fear Of Pregnancy In Older Women

This week on My Mountain we’ve got Kristi Cathey from Intelligent Mother discussing a phobia that is more common than we realise… The people of ancient times have never been wrong when they said that…

Posted in Depression, Guest Blogger, Motherhood, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges, Peer Support, Relationships 1 Comment February 17, 2017February 14, 2017 by Laura

What Is Perinatal OCD & Why Don’t Our Doctors Understand It?

Last week the inspiring Dr Carrie Ladd (RCGP fellow and developer of the Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit – read more here) invited Sarah and I to speak to a large group of local GPs about…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Pregnancy 7 Comments February 16, 2017August 5, 2017 by Laura

What Are Phonics?

Caterpillar begins full time school in September and I’m really excited for this new stage in our lives.  I want to support him in any way I can but it’s been a while since I…

Posted in Motherhood, Reviews 0 comments February 15, 2017February 18, 2017 by Laura

Creative Kids: Six Items That Encourage Creative Play

Thanks so much to everyone who read and shared Carol’s post from last week.  This week we’re covering a topic that I know I personally need help with and I’m sure there’s others who do…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Motherhood 1 Comment February 14, 2017February 14, 2017 by Laura

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I'm a PND & Anxiety survivor and self-confessed "good enough" mum to a hilarious but challenging 5-year-old, with a second baby due in May 2019 (eeek!). I share lots of Anxiety Management techniques as well as tips & self-care ideas for keeping mentally and emotionally well as a parent.

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